Professional statement
Dr Jay Naik is an award-winning, locally trained consultant medical oncologist based in Leeds. He specialises in the medical treatment of breast cancer and currently works at Harrogate District Hospital. He has more than 20 years of experience in oncology (cancer medicine), 11 of those as a consultant.
He has a PhD, and is active in research, acting as the local lead on clinical trials.
Dr Naik is the clinical director of the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance Breast Optimal Pathways Group and is very interested in finding ways to meet the serious challenges faced in today’s environment of high volume and complex treatments.
He aims to get to know patients and what matters most to them in order to make the best decisions, about their care with their full involvement. His maxim is ‘compassionate honesty’, meaning that patients always know where they stand and can trust what he says. His core aim is to make the treatment process and aims as understandable as possible and to answer every question that the patient may have. He will formulate a plan with patients to make them feel as secure as possible, knowing that they are being cared for by him and his support team, who want to make the process right for the patient each step of the way.
He highly values the positive impact of good communication on the experience of care and has co-facilitated the TARGET & TRUSTING courses devised by Professors Val Jenkins and Lesley Fallowfield, of the SHORE-C group. These courses for breast cancer healthcare professionals aiming to improve understanding and discussion around inherited breast cancers, modern tumour tests, and risk.
Dr Naik and his team were nominated for Mid Yorkshire's 'Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award', demonstrating the world class standard of care that they deliver. They were also shortlisted from 70 nominations from across the Trust, and subsequently won.
Clinics
Spire Leeds Hospital
Leeds, Jackson Avenue, LS8 1NTMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant medical oncologist, Spire Leeds Hospital
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association (BMA)
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians (London)
Education
- PhD, University of Leeds (2009)
- MBChB, University of Leeds (1998)
Prizes and awards
- Winner, Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award (2018)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Dr Naik is such a lovely, calm, well informed oncologist. I was put at ease and I felt I could ask any questions I had. I would recommend anyone to DR Naik because they'd be in very competent hands and well cared for.Doctor's response -Thank you, that’s really kind of you to say so, and genuinely really glad you felt at ease enough to ask the questions important to you.
- Leeds Spire Hospital is amazing and full of the most friendly, kind, warm, professional and caring individuals right the way from the receptionists, to the nurses, to the Consultants, especially Dr Naik, The Oncology team, the alternative therapy lead Sita, the Canteen staff, the leadership team members and without them all my journey would not have been so positive and easy to navigate. The staff here are lifes angels. The hospital is comforting and clean l and I would recommend it 100%!Doctor's response -That’s a lovely reflection of the whole team, thank you for sharing that.
- Dr J Naik is brilliant, friendly, helpful, very knowledgeable and professional. You feel like you are in safe hands . Thank youDoctor's response -Thankyou. I know it’s not been easy for you. I’m glad you feel you are in safe hands, that matters a lot to me!
- This was a telephone consultation. As in past consultations, all points raised were completely covered. I was heard, understood and my views respected. A plan of care and options in follow up and treatment were set. I feel that my needs were met.Doctor's response -Thankyou. It is so important to me that you are heard, and that your perspectives are taken into account when I offer an opinion. I’m genuinely glad that I was able to offer what you needed.
- Dr Naik was thoroughly professional, explained everything clearly and really helped me understand the next steps in my treatment at each stage. He provided me with detailed information to read after our meeting and a detailed yet clear follow up letter. Thank youDoctor's response -Thank you. I think it’s really important that you understand what’s going on to the level that is right for you, and glad my information is understandable, it’s increasingly a challenge!
- I have been very pleased with the care that I have had from Dr Naik and the whole team at the SpireDoctor's response -Thank you. I”m glad we’ve been able to provide the care you deserve.
- On meeting Dr Naik I was very anxious and not in a good way but after talking to him he put me at ease and his very attentive towards you I felt better and going forward with my treatment planDoctor's response -Thanks for your kind comments. I have some awareness of how difficult it can be when you receive a cancer diagnosis. I'm so glad I was able to put you at ease, and helped you to understand your treatment plan.
- Dr. Jay Naik is an excellent listener, quickly assimilates information and provided us with first class explanation regarding our mothers complex health issues both verbally and in writing. If you need help, I would highly recommend talking to Dr. Jay Naik.Doctor's response -That's really kind of you. I'm really pleased that I was able to help you understand the situation with your mother.